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City of Whittier and Majority Leader Calderon Announce $1.4 Million in Grants for Whittier Parks City of Whittier officials and Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon are pleased to announce the approval of $1.4 million in grants for Whittier parks. The funding was announced this week following final approval of the 2018-2019 State Budget and will assist in addressing a variety of longstanding parks needs in the community.

“I am proud to facilitate much needed funding from this year’s budget for Whittier parks,” stated Majority Leader Calderon. “These projects will create a more welcoming atmosphere for our residents in the City of Whittier and surrounding communities. Maintaining public spaces and parks is critical for the well being of our community and

I am excited to play a small part in contributing to the enhancement of recreational life in this great City.”

“This $1.4 million grant for Whittier City parks is an outstanding acknowledgement of the role parks and recreational space play in the quality of life and health of our community,” stated Mayor Joe Vinatieri. “I’m pleased and thankful for the strong collaboration between Whittier and the Majority Leader’s Office, who helped secure this funding for six different parks in Whittier.”

The following projects were funded: • Lee Owens Park - $500,000 to assist with costs for renovation of newly acquired parkland

• Greenway Trail - $450,000 for lighting along the trail segment between Five Points and Hadley Street • Laurel Park - $300,000 toward a new park restroom • Guirado Park - $80,000 toward conversion of handball courts to outdoor fitness equipment • Palm Park - $68,000 toward replacement of deteriorating wood fitness equipment and installation of a shade structure • Joe Miller Field - $25,000 toward repair and enlargement of the softball field backstop Mayor Pro Tem Josué Alvarado added, “As an advocate for park

expansion and improvements, I am pleased that Majority Leader Calderon wanted to work with us to fund some of Whittier’s recreational needs through this grant. I can only offer my sincerest thanks for his leadership and for his perseverance in this matter on behalf of our residents. This funding is a terrific opportunity to enhance recreational and fitness opportunities for all Whittier residents and visitors.”

The grant funding process will begin in September, 2018, with construction planned to commence in mid-2019 and estimated completion

by December 2020.

Contact: Lerna Shirinian, Office of Majority Leader Calderon, (562) 692-5858; Shannon K. DeLong, Assistant City Manager, (562) 567-9301

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Looking for a great way to connect with business people? Love being outside in a beautiful setting? Want to do your part to support the Whittier Chamber? Join us, as a golfer or mixer guest, at the 40th Annual Hathaway Golf Classic being played on Monday, September 17 at beautiful Friendly Hills Country Club. “We can’t guarantee you will shoot the best round of your life, but we can ensure you will have

a good time while meeting other business people who are invested in Whittier,” stated Hathaway Golf Classic co-chair Nate Ploog. “I look forward to this event every year,” added co-chair R.D. McDonnell.

“The course is in great shape, the food is always fabulous and I enjoy catching up with fellow Chamber members. In my opinion, spending the day at the Hathaway Golf Classic is a day well spent on my business,” McDonnell concluded.

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Face Time. Where else can you spend an entire day getting to know other business owners, key staff members or your valued customers?

There is simply no other activity with the amount of quiet time between shots that allows for wide-ranging conversations and mutual interests to be discovered. You can “talk business” surrounded by nature instead of four walls. This instantly creates a more relaxed environment in which to do business. The Hathaway Golf Classic is the ultimate networking environment.

Meet other golfers, volunteers and Hole Hosts like KGJ Realty, American First Credit Union, Exclusively Tire & Auto and the 7 Team – Keller Williams.

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Good Eats. Enjoy breakfast from Catering by Herach & Ara, lunch sponsored by Credit Union of Southern California and compliments of Lascari’s Italian Restaurant & Deli, snacks and beverages provided by Pacific Western Bank, Triangle Distributing, Friendly

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Hills Bank Payroll, Norwalk-La Mirada Plumbing, GM Properties, CAPC, Inc., RK Knight Plumbing, Posada Whittier, the DoubleTree by Hilton Whittier and Advanced Benefit Center. All golf and mixer guests will enjoy cocktails and a beautiful view on the back patio during the 19 th Hole Mixer and a fantastic “station style” Friendly Hills Country Club dinner prepared by Chef Peter.

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Swag. Your tournament gift this year is a Travis Matthew hat and a pair of socks compliments of Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary!

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The 19 th Hole After Party sponsored by The Quad at Whittier. After your round, the mixer and awards banquet provide the perfect setting to meet new people and reconnect with old friends, colleagues and clients. Even if you don’t golf, we invite you to join us at the mixer and awards banquet where guests will enjoy a cocktail hour, the Helicopter

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Golf Ball Drop, massages from M&M Sport Massage and the Martplan Putt for Prizes game. Tickets to the After Party are only $40. Or get the 19th Hole After Party bundle for only $65 which includes entry to the After Party, dinner, 1 Helicopter Golf Ball Drop entry and the opportunity to play Putt for Prizes!

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Win Something. You have the chance to win prizes and cash throughout the day including a SeaDoo from State Farm- Paul Hernandez, a trip to Scotland from Toyota of Whittier, the Greg’s Auto Body Closest to the Pin Contest, the Doug Rowan- Quantum Econometrics Long Drive Contest and the PIH Health Birdie Contest. Everyone who attends the mixer has a chance to win Auction Board prizes sponsored by The Traveling Traveler and Friendly Hills Country Club, and the $2000 Helicopter Golf Ball Drop sponsored by the Whittier Community Foundation, Associated Continued on page 7

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 2018-2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President of the Board Gary Lee Martinez, The Traveling Traveler President-elect Elizabeth Martinez, Republic Services Immediate Past President & Vice President Community Affairs Laurie Perschbacher, MAP Property Management Vice President, Networking & Marketing Tom Rios, Brookdale Uptown Whittier Vice President, Administration Debra Legan, PIH Health Vice President, Business Information Chris Hardeman, DialMed Home Care Vice President, Finance Bryan Tabizon, Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary Vice President, Membership LaDonna Munier, Friendly Hills Bank Vice President, Special Events Cheryl Estep, State Farm Insurance

As summer comes to a close, we anticipate a beautiful (and busy!) fall on the horizon. Kids are heading back to school, vacations are wrapping up, and I'm looking forward to the cooler days and crisp nights that fall promises.

But of course things are still heating up at the Whittier Chamber! Our biggest event of the year is fast approaching, the 40th Annual Hathaway Golf Classic, which will be held on Monday, September 17 at Friendly Hills Country Club. Join us for a fantastic day of golf, networking, the $2,000 golf ball drop, raffle prizes and dinner. Even if golf is not your strong point, you can still join us for the 19th Hole After Party and Awards Banquet once the golfing is over. There are still opportunities to market your business out on the course like purchasing a tee sign for $100 or providing a gift for our silent auction. Get your foursome together, sign up as an individual golfer, or just come for the After Party Mixer and enjoy mixing and mingling with over 200 corporate and business professionals.

Leighton Anderson, Bewley, Lassleben & Miller Susan Ayala, Athens Services Trese Childs, DoubleTree Hotel Whittier Louis Gomez, F.F. Gomez Sandra Hahn, Crepes & Grapes Café Oscar Hernandez, Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs of Whittier John Hsu, STC Management Krista Lesa, The Quad at Whittier R.D. McDonnell, McDonnell Group Greg Nicodemus, Credit Union of Southern California Monica Peters, Hebert Design Werks Bonnie Watje, ACRO Printing, Inc.

Proceeds from the tournament will fund Whittier Chamber programs and services so we can continue to bring you free monthly breakfasts, business seminars, marketing opportunities, and legislative advocacy throughout the year.

Fall also offers us a great chance to go “back to business” and regain our focus on our professional goals and objectives.

The Whittier Chamber knows how important it is to keep up on the latest employment laws so we have brought together 2 great labor law attorneys from Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo who will outline everything you need to know about staying in compliance. If you have employees, you’ll definitely want to attend this special HR Workshop.

Also, back by popular demand, is Speed Networking on September 13 from 4-6 p.m. This event combines mixer-style networking with serious one-on-one relationship building opportunities.

As far as monthly events go, our next Wake Up Whittier will be held on Wednesday, September 19 at Rose Hills

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on the lawn of the beautiful SkyRose Chapel. Start your day with new referrals, networking opportunities and a hearty breakfast. This event is always free to chamber members and $20 for nonmembers. For those who can’t make morning meetings, our next B.A.S.H. will be hosted by The Commoner on September 25 from 4-6 p.m. The Whittier Chamber is known for networking events like these so make sure to get your fall started off the right way by joining us!

There is no doubt that our City offers much to its residents, from community parks, theater, and family activities, to the historic Uptown district and other retail centers, restaurants, and so much more, and at the heart of it all is the Whittier Chamber always looking for ways to improve and assist local businesses. I’m glad to be a member, aren’t you?

Get involved and stay active – let’s make it a great September!

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The law permits individuals to exclude would be excludable from gross income. income for the tax year on account from gross income only those damages Punitive damages for any personal injury of a judgment or settlement resulting which are received on account of a claim, whether or not physical, aren't from the ADEA claim, whether by suit personal physical injury or a physical excludable from gross income unless or agreement, and whether as lump sickness. Thus, when a law suit is based awarded under certain state wrongful sum or periodic payments. Attorneys on a physical injury or sickness, then all death statutes that provide for only fees in excess of the amount includible damages (other than punitive damages) punitive damages. in your gross income for the tax year flowing from that injury or sickness are The law doesn't consider back pay may be deductible as a below-the-line, treated as payments received on account and liquidated damages received under or “miscellaneous itemized” deduction. of a physical injury or sickness, whether the Age Discrimination in Employment Thus, these excess fees are deductible STAFF or not the recipient of the damages is the Act (ADEA) to be paid in compensation only to the extent that they, together Executive Director injured party. As a result, these damages for personal injuries. Thus, an award for with your other miscellaneous itemized Carol Crosby are excludable from gross income. back pay and liquidated damages under deductions, exceed 2% of your adjusted Associate Executive Director For purposes of this exclusion, ADEA must be included in gross income. gross income.

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Member Relations Assistant However, if you required medical care to determine adjusted gross income You should consult with your attorney as Ashlyee Montalvo for treatment of the consequences of (AGI). Specifically, the amount of this to the best way to proceed, and then I will Marketing Coordinator emotional distress, then the amount of above-the-line deduction is limited to be happy to provide any additional tax Celina Zambrano damages not exceeding those expenses the amount includible in your gross guidance that you may need.

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Papers are also distributed via various community locations such as Whittier Library, Community Center, Senior Center, City Hall, etc.

Total monthly readership is 20,000.

We welcome comments, press releases and community interest stories. All submissions are due by the 10th of the month prior to publication.

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COLLEGE CAREER FAIR SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15 10 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. LOS ALTOS HIGH SCHOOL 15325 LOS ROBLES AVE. HACIENDA HEIGHTS • Admissions representatives from 50 colleges, universities, and career technical education programs.

• Information about college admissions requirements & application process.

• Workshops in English & Spanish on Financial Aid, the DREAM Act, SAT/ACT, Community Colleges, and much more.

• All high school seniors will be eligible to participate in the 57th Assembly District Essay Contest. Three winners will be recipients of $1000 scholarships. Students must be present to accept.

• All high school students who attend will be entered in the opportunity drawing for prizes ranging from $100 to $250. Students must be present to accept.

MAJORITY LEADER IAN C. CALDERON WILL BE AVAILABLE TO DISCUSS STATE AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES. This event is FREE to ALL parents & high school students from the cities of Industry, La Mirada, La Habra Heights, La Puente, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, South El Monte, Whittier, and the unincorporated communities of Avocado Heights, Bassett, East La Mirada, East Whittier, Hacienda Heights, Los Nietos-West Whittier, South San Jose Hills, and South Whittier.

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Summer is over and we are back to business this month! If you’ve been enjoying some time off over the past few weeks and are ready to put your business plan into action, the City can help. From large corporations to entrepreneurs, Whittier is proud of our growing business community. Whether you need help hiring employees, or you’ve found the perfect location but need permits or a license, our Business Development Manager is available to assist you with walking through the steps and streamlining the process.

Through partnerships with the Whittier Chamber of Commerce, the Whittier Uptown Association, America’s Job Center of California, and the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, we can connect you to the right people and the resources you need to get started. In addition, the local chapter of SCORE offers oneon-one business consultations every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Whittier Chamber office. Call (562) 698-9554 to schedule an appointment today or contact the City’s Business Development Manager at (562) 5679351 for information on opening your business in Whittier.

In other business news, I’m sure many of you have noticed the activity happening at the former Smart & Final site across from the Friendly Hills Marketplace. For those of you who love a good DIY home improvement project, you’ll be happy to know you can soon purchase a variety of handy tools from

MAYOR’S MESSAGE Harbor Freight which is set to take over the vacant building later this month.

We’re looking forward to other great businesses opening this fall including new Latin restaurant, Kulturas, getting ready to serve dishes at the former Ciao Italia location in Uptown Whittier, as well as Whittier Brewing Co. at the Nixon Plaza coming very soon.

Speaking of Uptown, some of you may have noticed cleaner sidewalks and uniformed ambassadors while out and about over the last few weeks. The new Uptown Whittier Improvement Association, made up of Uptown Whittier property owners, has already begun implementing noticeable improvements in the area by hiring additional security and a full service maintenance crew. They’re looking at other ways to continue building the Uptown brand and attracting visitors to dine and shop, and we all love hearing that encouragement to shop local!

One of the ways the City supports Uptown, and businesses across our community, is through ongoing revitalization of infrastructure improvements like sewer, electrical and water line upgrades, as well as a much anticipated parking structure slated to begin construction early next year. There are millions of dollars we’re spending to keep up the foundation on which all residents and businesses depend – and one of our challenges is that all of this investment and hard work is, often times, not noticeable.

The City Council will take another look

at the proposed Uptown Streetscape Beautification Plan on September 11th so we encourage those of you who participated in the community workshops to attend and share your comments regarding ideas for outdoor dining, public art, and other components.

On a more lighthearted side, mark your calendars for the final free “Moonlight Movie Night” at dusk on Saturday, September 1, sponsored by the City and the Whittier Community Foundation. Enjoy a warm evening under the stars and the film “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” on an inflatable 28-foot movie screen at Parnell Park. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for festival-style seating and a picnic dinner. Please remember that pets, barbeques and alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Call us at (562) 5679400 for more information.

Lastly, if you or someone you know is looking for the right employment opportunity, don’t miss an upcoming job fair sponsored by Rio Hondo College on Wednesday, September 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Network with recruiters and learn more about positions available within the community. For more information, please call (562) 908-3407.

As a reminder, school is back in session so please be careful driving and be especially cautious during mornings and afternoons when our kids are out walking.

Uptown Whittier Improvement Association Brings Change to the Community!

The Uptown Whittier Improvement Association (UWIA), a non-profit 501(c) (3) corporation created to operate the Uptown Whittier Community Benefit District has been working to bring positive changes to the community. The UWIA focuses on the areas of public safety, beautification, economic development, maintenance and promotions to make Uptown a clean and safe community for all to enjoy.

To date, the UWIA has hired Coastal Landscape Services to provide Uptown Whittier with a dedicated cleaning crew to maintain the overall cleanliness of

Uptown making the area more attractive for its property owners, business owners, residents and visitors. The crew currently focuses on power washing the sidewalks in an effort to remove gum and deep stains; cleaning the public rights of way; removing graffiti; and picking up trash in the streets and alleys. Catch the crew Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and pressure washing the sidewalks from 5 a.m. and 9 a.m.

The UWIA also initiated an Ambassador Program in mid-July 2018 with the goal to bring additional safety to Uptown. The UWIA hired veteran owned

and operated, Aleco Security to provide Ambassadors to patrol Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The services to the district include: providing an escort to your vehicle; assisting in nuisances including loitering, skateboarders, transient issues, curfews and intoxicated customers; and the team dispatching 911 in situations involving crime or theft to provide support to the local police department.

More information about the UWIA is on Twitter @OurUWIA and Facebook/ Instagram @OurUptownWhittier.

Before and after views of the sidewalk cleaning in Uptown Whittier

UWIA Ambassadors patrol the Uptown area from 3:30 and 11:30 p.m. Thursdays – Sundays

Boots, Beer & BBQ kicks off community-wide firefighter tribute fundraiser Lookin’ for a great ol’ boot scootin’, two steppin’, fun-loving time with your friends and neighbors? Well, we have an event designed just for you! The Whittier Community Foundation will be hosting its first annual Boots, Beer & BBQ event on Saturday, September 29 from 6:00 – 10:30 p.m. on top of the parking deck at The Quad at Whittier (13502 Whittier Blvd). Tickets are $35 per person with sponsorship opportunities available for businesses and groups of friends, and can be purchased through the Foundation’s website at www.whittiercf.org. The entry price includes a delicious BBQ dinner, 1 drink, dance lessons and great live entertainment.

“This event is a great way to bring the community together, celebrate Whittier and raise money for a great cause,” stated WCF Executive Board member and event chair Chris Hardeman. Money raised from the event will help fund a statue tribute to our Los Angeles County firefighters which will be placed in front of Station 28 on Greenleaf Avenue.

“Since its inception in 2005, The Whittier Community Foundation has focused on funding projects and services that make a difference in our community,” explained WCF President Fran Shields. In 2011, their first “big” project was to fund, design and oversee the construction of the Whittier Police Memorial. Late last year, the Foundation began to discuss how it could best honor all of Whittier’s brave first responders including the Los Angeles County Fire Department, who faithfully protect our community year-round. The campaign to raise money for this new tribute involves raising $160,000.

The B,B & B bonanza will feature delicious barbeque catered by Orchard’s BBQ & Grill, a variety of beverage selections in the beer garden, and foot stompin’ live music performed by the 5-piece Just Dave Band. “We are expecting more than 200 people to come out and enjoy a fun and festive community party,” continued Hardeman.

Don’t know how to dance? No worries! Local DJ and dance instructor Rudy Hernandez will be teaching line dancing, country western two step, waltz and swing beginning at 6:30 p.m. Great toe tapping live music will begin at 7:30 p.m. “This will be a night full of fun, great music, dancing, good food and a chance to get to know your neighbors,” summed up Hardeman.

So, dust off your boots, find your cowboy hat, throw on some jeans, grab your friends and giddy up on down to the Boots, Beer & BBQ bonanza! See y’all there!

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The Latest Scams Scammers continue to work hard to get your money. Here are some scams to watch out for: • Letters, emails, and phone calls about someone having private information about you or your family asking for $$$ to keep quiet. They will threaten to “go public” with the information if they are not paid. Scammers will ask for payment via gift cards or cash cards. Hang up.

• Letters, emails, and phone calls about you or someone in your family having warrants, owing a student loan debt, being late on utility bills, owing more to the IRS, asking for payment over the phone or Internet to “clear them up”. Scammers will ask for payment via gift cards or cash cards. Hang up.

• Fake online coupons that show up

in your social media feed promising free shopping sprees, hundreds of dollars to spend at local stores... just for clicking??? Avoid these as they will lead to other websites connected to scamming operations.

• Official looking virus pop-up windows and unsolicited phone calls stating your computer has a virus. Don’t click, don’t call the number, hang up as soon as you hear this information. They want access to your computer to fix something that isn’t broken for a fee.

• Pet adoption from distant places usually starts on Craigslist, Offerup etc. and the scammers will require various payments for various “stages” of the delivery including licensing, immunizations, flight fees, customs, etc. - victims will get multiple phone

calls asking for more money to complete the “journey” of their desired pet. There is no pet.

• Fortnite - many scams going around relating to this very popular online game. Kids are always looking to gevt more “stuff” for their online characters... weapons, skins, dances etc. and there are many scammers out there willing to “sell” your kid a “fully loaded” account. Most of these offers are fake, with payment being made by a gift card but nothing delivered in exchange.

• Deposit a check you get in the mail, keep a little for yourself and wire the rest to someone’s account???

Nope.... you will deposit a worthless check... wire your real money to an off-shore scammer... and when the

bank will tell you in a few days that the check was fake... you will be out some major $$$. Throw these types of envelopes away.

Scammers LOVE payment via cash cards or gift cards - hard to trace and you can’t get your money back like with most credit card protections. If anyone is asking you or a family member to pay for anything with gift cards or cash cards.... you know it’s most likely a scam.

These scams hit elderly community members the hardest - please take the time to educate family members, friends, and neighbors who are elderly to hang up or call someone they trust before taking any action on any unsolicited request for payment

Aviv Bar is a Captain with the Whittier Police Department and oversees the Patrol Division.

He can be reached at (562) 567-9253 or via email at abar@cityofwhittier.org

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Women in Business “Power Brunch” Scheduled for October 26 Comedian Kathy Buckley was born with a hearing loss. As a result, she spent the first part of her life misdiagnosed and misunderstood. No stranger to adversity, Buckley survived countless tragedies including sexual abuse, a freak accident which left her partially paralyzed for five years and a battle with cervical cancer.

Not one to be knocked down, Buckley grew stronger through each of these challenges. Today she dedicates her life to sharing the message that anything can be achieved when the heart and the mind work together. Her extraordinary story is truly amazing to all who experience it.

The Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce, is honored to have Kathy Buckley share her motivational story at the annual Women in Business “Power Brunch” taking place on Friday, October 26 from 9 – 11 a.m. outside in the beautiful Clarke Estate gardens (10211 Pioneer Blvd., Santa Fe Springs). This event is designed to inspire women to be the best they can be in the workplace and beyond. Before Buckley’s presentation begins, guests will enjoy networking, fellowship, and a delicious brunch. “This event is so much more than

a seminar or a workshop,” stated Claudia Fimbres, of BlueMoon OnStage. “It truly is an opportunity to build community with other women who are working hard every day to find balance and overcome obstacles. Supporting each other and finding strength in our common paths is what it’s all about!” she continued.

Sharing her unique life experiences with the audience, Buckley inspires laughter, breaks down barriers, and empowers change. No matter the audience, her presentations touch each and every person. An important part of her message is to urge her audience members to remove the labels society has placed on them, as well as those they have placed on themselves; encouraging each person to make a change, become self-confident, self-aware, and strive for self-growth. “I’ve had the pleasure of hearing Kathy speak several times and I can tell you she has an amazing ability to connect to everyone in the room with her stories and slices of inspiration,” added Fimbres. “She is a masterful public speaker and I guarantee that anyone who attends the Women in Business Power Brunch will leave feeling inspired and empowered. You don’t want to miss this chance to hear from one of the

country’s leading motivational speakers,” Fimbres recommended.

If you are interested in attending the Women in Business Power Brunch on Friday, October 26 please register online at whittierchamber.com. Members of the Whittier Chamber or Santa Fe Springs Chamber only pay $25, non-members pay $35. Please contact the Chamber office directly at 562 698-9554 if you would like to reserve a table (8 seats) for members of your staff or organization.

More about Kathy Buckley: A sought after motivational speaker, Buckley has inspired people around the nation, speaking at corporate events, conferences, universities, and more.

She is the author of the heartfelt and hilarious book “If You Could Hear What I See.” She has also been recognized by the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army for outstanding efforts toward disability employment awareness and is a key speaker for Anthony Robbins’ Life Mastery Classes. Buckley is a five-time American Comedy Awards Nominee as Best Stand-Up Female Comedienne and the winner of countless other awards for her work. She is also an actress, writer and producer, author and humanitarian.

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The Groves at Whittier Construction Update Over the past five months since Brookfield Residential broke ground on The Groves at Whittier, construction has been in full swing with the deconstruction of buildings, salvaging materials and clearing of trees. The old gymnasium, maintenance building, and auditorium have all been broken down and materials that were recovered from these deconstructions will be utilized on- and off-site.

In the coming months, continued demolition, soil remediation, grading and possibly the start of the Chapels Building restoration and perimeter/ retaining wall construction will be on the list of planned construction activities.

Off-site, new sewer, storm drain and

water systems adjacent to the street will be installed along with the possibility of widening Sorensen.

Brookfield Residential has stayed in constant communication with the neighboring community by direct mail and fliers to alert them of upcoming construction activities, ensuring proper dust control measures are followed, informing them of road construction and preparing the property line for perimeter wall construction. The anticipated grand opening of The Groves at Whittier is April 2020, so mark your calendars!

For more information on the growth of The Groves, please contact Chris Ball at (714) 707-0637, Marlo Mole at (714) 745-1504 or visit brookfieldrp.com.

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Hathaway Golf Classic - Continued from front page Cabinets, State Farm-Cheryl Estep, Friendly Hills Bank, Aaron’s Towing and The Quad at Whittier. Go home with an awesome silent auction item or a prize from the DigiCal raffle and California Domestic Water Co. Grand Prize game.

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Exposure. If your business takes advantage of any sponsorship opportunities you will be recognized on the course, in the Business Focus newspaper and on the Whittier Chamber’s website as well. Sponsorships start at $100 for a standard tee sign and go up to $1500 for an Eagle Sponsorship which includes a foursome of golf, 4 tournament packages and a tee sign on the course.

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Support the Leading Organization that Supports Local Business. All proceeds from the tournament directly go back to our

members and our mission to promote a strong and vital local economy and business climate. Our members enjoy benefits like networking events, seminars, business mentors, and marketing opportunities.

Please go online to whittierchamber. com for more information about the event and to register for golf or the mixer. “Not everyone golfs, but everyone can get in on the fun,” concluded 19th Hole After Party Mixer chair Laurie Perschbacher of MAP Property Management. “Please consider attending the mixer, donating a raffle item, purchasing a tee sign, or buying an entry for the Helicopter Golf Ball Drop. Participating in the Hathaway Golf Classic is a great way to gain exposure for your business while supporting the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce,” Perschbacher exclaimed.

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A quick way to expand your professional contacts “Networking is not collecting contacts, it’s planting relations!�

Imagine yourself in a room full of trailblazers who want to help you take your business or career to the next level.

The Chamber’s Speed Networking event will allow you to mix and mingle and quickly connect with other likeminded professionals in a fun and exciting setting. The Speed Networking event will take place on Thursday, September 13 from 4-6 p.m. on the Artisan Building rooftop (6737 Bright Ave). The event is being coordinated by the Whittier Chamber with thanks to co-sponsor and host Rudy Hernandez from RMH Entertainment. The cost to participate is $20 for Whittier Chamber members and $35 for non-members.

Limited space is available so sign up at whittierchamber.com early to save your seat!

The event will start with networking in a mixer-style format featuring cocktails and appetizers on the rooftop of the beautiful Artisan building in Uptown Whittier. Beginning at 4:30 p.m., participants will be assigned seats and structured speed networking will begin.

Additional mixer-style networking time will be provided after the high-energy speed networking.

“The Chamber offers countless networking programs throughout the year and many of our members already know each other,� explained Lyn Carty, Whittier Chamber Associate Executive Director. “This networking event is different; we are giving our members permission to dig deep and shamelessly plug their business and services, exchange information and set up time to reconnect at a later date, if necessary,� she continued. “People want to do business with people they know and connecting with someone through the Chamber builds friendships, creates rapport and sets the foundation for trust,� added Gary Lee Martinez, Chamber Board President.

Participants are advised to bring plenty of business cards and flyers to share and come prepared with a 1 minute and 30 second speech which should include details about what makes your business unique and who your ideal client is. RSVPs are necessary so we can ensure enough seats for everyone wanting to get in on the fun! Sign up today at whittierchamber.com

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AROUND TOWN LEARN awarded the 21st century grant which totals to 2.25 million annually LEARN has been awarded a 21st Century Learning grant to serve schools in the Whittier Union High School District, along with many more. The grant totals approximately 2 million dollars annually for all the schools and will be administered through LEARN’s PREP program.

This state-administered, federally funded program provides five-year grant funding to establish or expand

before-and after-school programs that provide disadvantaged high schools with academic enrichment opportunities and supportive services to help the students meet state and local standards in core content areas. For the entire story and for more information on LEARN’s PREP program please visit whittierchamber. com under the Member News section or call LEARN at (562) 945-0150.

Helping families start again with The Whole Child Imagine Whittier is The Whole Child’s mentorship program that helps to end the cycle of family homelessness and poverty in Whittier. This innovative mentorship program empowers families to transition from homelessness to selfsufficiency and helps every member of the family thrive.

Logan Cluff, senior at California High School, wanted to make a difference in his community and after years of dedication to the Boys Scouts of America, Logan faced the challenge

of completing a community project to become an Eagle Scout. Logan filled a laundry basket with with household items and customized each one by family. He reached out to his church, family and friends to collect items and fund his project and then organized a group to put the baskets together.

Logan hopes the families enjoyed the baskets and wishes them the best in their new lives. To learn more about Imagine Whittier or to volunteer visit thewholechild.info.

SOLA Lions Club Golf Tournament Save the date! Join SOLA Lions Club in supporting their local Special Olympics Athletes at Friendly Hills Country Club on November 12, 2018! Your participation will provide competitions, equipment, uniforms and social events. Make a difference in the life of their athletes! Register on line today at solagolf.com, sponsorships are available. For more information, call Jesse Lopez at (562) 577-1405 or Ron Copley at (562) 693-8330.

Women’s and Children’s Crisis Shelter Annual Lip Sync The Women’s and Children’s Crisis Shelter presents their 4th annual Lip Sync event on Thursday, October 4, 5:30 p.m. at the Whittier Community Center Theatre.

Join them in helping to spread awareness of hope to victims of domestic violence.

Tickets are $40 and includes appetizers, beverages and a night of entertainment by community performers, including, Officer

John Scoggins of the Whittier Police Department, Rob Marin, Nicholas Morlet, Brookdale Uptown Whittier Seniors, Rio Hondo Community College Board of Trustees, Rivera Explorers Post #1023, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, City of Whittier Council Member, Cathy Warner, and many more! For more information, call (562) 945-3937.

New Century Singers Whittier invites you to “Join us in song” The New Century Singers have open spots in their choir and they want you to join!

No audition is required, fall rehearsals begin on Wednesday, September 5 at 9 a.m. or Sunday, September 9 at 6 p.m. All rehearsals are held at Harmony Hall, 6550 Comstock Ave. The fall concert is October 21 and the Christmas concert is December 9, please save these dates. For more information call, Elizabeth Robins, at (562) 947-7377.

AALRR Attorneys Honored as “Lawyer of the Year” and “Best Lawyers in America” Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo is thrilled to announce that four attorneys have been named to Best Lawyers’ 25th annual Best Lawyers in America list. In addition, firm partner Mary Salamone has been named the Construction Litigation “Lawyer of the Year” in Orange County. Best Lawyers analyzes over 7.4 million detailed peer review evaluations to confirm its rankings, making this list one of the most prestigious in the country—and with a readership of over 17 million individuals across the globe, one of its most recognized. Visit their website, aalrr.com for more information on this achievement.

12 Kaiser Permanente Hospitals in Southern California Recognized as “High-Performing” by U.S. News & World Report The latest study of hospital care performance by U.S. News & World Report was released last week and 12 Kaiser Permanente Southern California hospitals were ranked “high performing.”

In addition, Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center is ranked 34th in the state, 18th in the Los Angeles metro area and ranked “high performing” in

cancer urology, orthopedics, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The 29th annual study by U.S. News & World Report is based on an evaluation of more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide. For more information and complete rankings, visit health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/ rankings.

Assistance League of Whittier’s 39th Carousel Home Tour The Assistance League of Whittier will hold its 39th annual Carousel Home Tour, Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1, 2018 featuring three gorgeous Whittier homes. All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the Greater Whittier Area.

Visit www.assistanceleague.org/whittier for more information on this event.

The Rio Hondo Symphony celebrates 86 years with big news The Rio Hondo Symphony is celebrating their 86th Anniversary with exciting news.

Effective July 1, 2018, the Rio Hondo Symphony’s Executive Committee and the Board of Directors have elected to change the name of the Rio Hondo Symphony to the Whittier Regional Symphony after the confusion of the symphony being part of Rio Hondo College.

By ending the confusion, it is their goal to retain current commitment to free concerts, continued financial support from our surrounding communities, and to attract new revenue and to expand our music education programs. Please contact the symphony at (562) 698-8626 or (213) 219-1060 for more information.

Rio Hondo’s Fall Job Fair The Center for Career and Re-Entry Services at Rio Hondo College cordially invites you to participate in their Fall Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will allow students to network with your recruiters to discuss employment and internship opportunities. The participation fee is $110 for one recruiter and $10 for each additional recruiter. For the entire registration process, please visit whittierchamber.com under the Member News section or call (562) 908-3407 for more information.

NORMS offers over $50 in savings for $3 donation to support local food banks This years “Make Caring the NORM” promotion begins August 6 and continues through September 3, 2018. During this time, NORMS is encouraging guests of all 18 SoCal locations to donate 3 dollars during their visit. Proceeds from these donations will be presented to the three regional

food banks. As a token of appreciation for all customer donations, NORMS will give guests a booklet that includes more than $50 in savings to be used on future NORMS visits through October 2018. For more information visit, normsrestaurants.com/make-caringthe-norm.

Become a Sponsor and Support the Arts in Whittier Are you looking for a new way to advertise your business? Harmony Center has some exciting opportunities to get your company name in front of 1,000+ shoppers. Promote your business and support the arts in Whittier with multiple options for advertising/ sponsorship at the upcoming October fair. Your participation is tax deductible.

Funds raised benefit the Women’s & Children’s Crisis Shelter, prizes and

displays for students in the High School Art Contest and much more!

This year the Fair will take place on October 20-21 at Harmony Hall in Uptown Whittier. There will be over fifty spaces for artists and artisan crafters who display goods for sale. Food, music, face painting, and caricatures will keep the crowd entertained. Visit harmonyartfair.com for more information about becoming a sponsor.

Sara Cochran to give two talks at Whittier Area Genealogical Society Sara Cochran will be the featured speaker at the Whittier Area Genealogical Society’s monthly meeting on Saturday, September 15 at the Whitter Masonic Lodge. There will be two sessions, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with a one-hour break for lunch in between. The first session will cover “Locating Records in Archives from

Your Couch,” with the second session being Sara’s presentation on “Getting Around the Missing 1890 Census.”

All are welcome to attend, and there is no fee for this event. For more information and the full description of both sessions, visit the Whittier Area Genealogical Society’s website at wagswhittier.org.

The Whittier Art Gallery presents Shades of Green September brings in the first themed and juried Show of the Whittier Art Association’s season, Shades of Green. The show will be viewable from September 5 to September 29 with a reception on Saturday, September 8 at 2 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Whittier Art Gallery at (562) 698-8710.

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Mosquitos and West Nile Virus on the rise in Whittier

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LAC DPH) has identified Whittier as one of the top 5 cities in 2018 with the highest risk for West Nile Virus (WNV). Mosquitoes are everywhere, and, while you may have only noticed them when hiking or camping, they are in your neighborhoods and sometimes even inside your home.

Aside from the pesky itching that sometimes accompanies bites, mosquitoes can carry viruses and make you sick. Last year’s WNV season was one of the county’s worst with 268 cases and 27 fatalities, the highest number of fatalities on record. LAC DPH documented seven cases in Whittier in 2017, resulting in one fatality. WNV infection has been reported among Whittier residents every year for the past five years, an average of approximately eight cases per year.

In Los Angeles County, residents often become sick with WNV between June and November when mosquitoes

are most abundant and active, though infection can sometimes occur outside these months. September is the month with the highest number of cases. While everyone is at risk for infection, people over 50 years of age and those who have chronic medical conditions are at higher risk of severe disease and death. There is no vaccine or specific treatment for WNV so the most effective way to prevent illness is to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Residents can protect themselves and their neighborhood from mosquitoes and the diseases they can carry by getting rid of standing water in and around the home. If residents are outside for long periods of time, especially at dawn and dusk, use an EPA registered mosquito repellent (e.g. DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus, Picaridin, or IR3535) and wear long sleeves and pants. To report a mosquito issue in your area, call Greater Los Angeles Vector Control at (562) 364-9589.

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PIH Health and CHOC Children’s Affiliation leads to new pediatric health center opening today PIH Health and CHOC Children’s have formed a new affiliation that advances pediatric clinical care for children in the communities of Los Angeles and Orange counties. As a part of this affiliation, a CHOC Children’s Health Center opens today in PIH Health’s Whittwood Medical Office Building located in Whittier at 15725 E. Whittier Blvd., suite 300.

CHOC’s Health Center will provide pediatric neurology, gastroenterology and cardiology services with more specialties to be added in the future to meet the community’s pediatric care needs.

The need for pediatric healthcare expertise is significant in the PIH Health communities. PIH Health Physicians currently see more than 45,000 pediatric patients annually, with nearly 30,000 pediatric visits in the emergency departments at PIH Health hospitals in Whittier and Downey. This affiliation will ensure that newborns and children living in the areas served by PIH Health will have access to some of the highestquality pediatric specialty care available anywhere.

Later this year, a CHOC boardcertified pediatrician will staff PIH Health’s Whittier Urgent Care Center at 15733 Whittier Blvd., to provide

dedicated pediatric care for children in need of urgent medical attention.

“We are pleased to be expanding our long-standing relationship with CHOC Children’s to better serve our community. While PIH Health already provides outstanding primary care pediatric services for children, CHOC’s exceptional reputation, physicians and staff will elevate the level of care by now offering pediatric specialty services here in our community,” said PIH Health President and CEO Jim West.

Local residents can continue to access their primary care pediatricians and a growing list of specialists near their homes, while timely transport to CHOC Children’s Hospital will be available for neonatal and pediatric patients in need of higher acuity care.

“PIH Health has an inspiring history of serving the greatest needs of its community, a commitment we share.

Both of our health care systems are dedicated to exceptional and innovative care delivered by teams of compassionate and highly skilled healthcare professionals who strive to improve the health and well-being of our patients. Working together, we will secure the brightest and healthiest futures for children,” said CHOC Children’s President and CEO Kimberly Chavalas Cripe.

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TelWorx was formed in 2015 to provide customers with customized turn-key solutions for all their telecom needs. They are a full-service telecommunications provider specializing in Business Phone Systems, Telecommunication Lines, Business Internet, Credit Card Processing, Alarm Systems and Cloud Services. Unlike dealing directly with a service provider, TelWorx is able to evaluate multiple service offerings and recommend the right solutions for your business at a manageable cost. With access to over 100 different carriers and providers, they take the confusion out of having to select the right solutions for your business needs. TelWorx is committed to being there for your business every step of the way!

NO MORE PAIN! Breakthrough Treatment Now Available In Whittier

Whittier, CA - Imagine forty years ago if you were told that lasers would replace scalpels in surgery or that robotic instruments would build cars; you may not have believed it. By the same token, would you believe that chiropractic treatments could be performed using a special hand-held instrument developed by NASA scientists; all while you were sitting in an upright position without any turning or twisting movements?

According to Dr. Yani Feliciano, “This new form of computerized treatment is so gentle and effective, that it truly amazes even the most skeptical patients. It’s called the Ultralign and it’s the newest version of the Proadjuster which is the latest, stateof-the-art technology in existence today, and the only one in Whittier.”

This technology can safely and gently analyze and treat the spine and other joints to remove the nerve impingement that is often the cause of pains in the low back, neck, shoulders and elsewhere in the body. It also works on a variety of muscular conditions to loosen tight muscles with ease and comfort. Many patients say that it’s like getting a mini-massage. Even patients with knee, hip and foot problems such as Dr. Yani uses the ProAdjuster to analyze a patient’s spine and pin-point plantar fascitis are being helped. It is also covered by most insurance areas of nerve impingement syndrome companies including Medicare. causing malfunction and pain.

Dr. Yani says that “The secret to this technology lies in its ability to deliver an extremely precise and gentle adjustment.” She says that, “Even though traditional forms of adjusting also work, people are drawn to this new technique because of how gentle it is and does not involve any twisting, especially in the neck.

Many people like getting adjusted with traditional manual techniques, all of which are safe and effective. But there are a large number of people who never get to experience the amazing benefits of chiropractic because they are scared to have their spines adjusted in that way,” says Dr. Yani. Now, there is no longer a reason to be wary.

This technology is perfect for anyone who has been thinking about going to a chiropractor, but hasn’t yet made that decision. Dr. Yani wants everyone to be able to experience these same benefits and if you have nerve interference causing any of the following conditions, the Ultralign may be the answer you’ve been looking for...

• Neck & Shoulder pain • Poor Circulation • Low back pain • Sciatic pain • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Arthritis • Headaches • High Cholesterol • TMJ Problems • Fibromyalgia • Scoliosis • High Blood Pressure • Sports Injuries • Planter Fascitis • Knee or hip pain • Diabetes Computer guided treatment is consistent, measurable and extremely gentle. Call Isabel at our office today and mention this article to receive a FREE analysis to pin-point your problem areas and to see how we can help. You will also receive an examination that can show the areas of your stress and how it’s affecting your body for only $89 (reg. $250).

If you are not completely delighted with the services, you pay nothing! This technological marvel can help you return to a healthier lifestyle. You may no longer have to live with a persistent, painful condition. Call (562) 698-1275 today!

“I thought I’d never play golf again! I had severe disc displacement. I had spasms and electric shocks going into my body. I was barley able to move or even turn over in bed.

I was completely immobile for 4-5 days at a time. I would have to put my hands on my knees and walk myself up my legs in order just to stand up. I was in a downward spiral with limited choices in life. I had been to many chiropractors without any real results.

The ProAdjuster is amazing! It has changed everything! Now I golf 2-3 times every week and I’m walking the course not riding in a cart. The ProAdjuster is the BEST! It’s FANTASTIC!” ~ Norm DeVilbiss

For more information, please contact Dr. Yani Feliciano at:

Friends Chiropractic 6736 Friends Avenue Whittier, CA 90601 Tel (562) 698-1275

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Being a Whittier Chamber member for over 10 years has provided me enormous opportunities to get to know my community of businesses and nonprofits in the Whittier area. I attended a Wake Up Whittier networking breakfast as a guest nearly 11 years ago by invitation from a fellow member. I had participated in a number of networking groups over the prior 20 years with some success. Once I joined the Whittier Chamber, I was asked to promote my great dental services at a Wake Up Whittier.

I made a few props to make it memorable. Some of you may remember my face in a large cut out tooth with candy and soda cans stuck to a large decaying tooth. Members came up to me afterward asking for my card and finding the promotion quite entertaining. Ever since that day, I find it a pleasure to join our growing Chamber membership at many events not just promoting my comprehensive dental services, John K. Sudick, DDS at WhittierDentalOffice. com but also mentoring new businesses and nonprofits to help them succeed. Remember, our Chamber smiles make a difference when shared across our community.

- John K. Sudick, D.D.S.

Congratulations to our Milestone Members this month!

Thanks to the following businesses that have been partners with the Whittier Chamber in helping to create a thriving economy.

15 years: Collard-Rose Opt Lab (562) 698-2286

10 years: East Whittier Education Association (562) 696-5879

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Tax Solution Center, located in Downey, CA, provides a full range of tax preparation for individuals and small businesses, tax audit representation, payroll and accounting/ bookkeeping services. Edwin R. Medina is an enrolled agent who is licensed to practice before the IRS and is also the owner of Tax Solution Center. He was born and raised in Southern California and is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University.

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